Wow. Today has been sooo busy I didn’t get to blog until now, which is late for me!! And now that I’ve finally got around to blogging I’m too tired to write much. But it’s all good because… tomorrow I’ll be traveling back to Memphis!!
Today has been busy because I’ve been finishing up projects here and trying to have fun with people and pack. Of course, packing was the absolute last thing I got around to doing. Isn’t that always how it goes? I did go to an awesome kickboxing and zumba class, so fitness was still my priority for the day. I don’t care how busy I get – if I want exercise to be important in my life then it will be.
Speaking of projects… here is the final “promo” video I created for Green Mountain at Fox Run. It’s short (1:28), so please watch it and let me know what you think. I’m not an expert in video editing, so it’s not perfect, but I think it gets the idea across. It’s kinda like my farewell to Green Mountain.
I kinda love it. Maybe I will add video to my list of skills? I’m happy to be leaving them with something useful.
Tomorrow I’ll be in a car, in a plane, not on a train, and then home. I’ll miss the people here but I’m happy to be saying goodbye to Green Mountain. Next adventure please!!
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“Oh the Places You’ll Go” ~Dr. Seuss
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
You’ll look up and down streets. Look ‘em over with care.
About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.”
With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet,
you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.
And you may not find any
you’ll want to go down.
In that case, of course,
you’ll head straight out of town.
It’s opener there
in the wide open air.
Out there things can happen
and frequently do
to people as brainy
and footsy as you.
And then things start to happen,
don’t worry. Don’t stew.
Just go right along.
You’ll start happening too.
OH!
THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
You’ll join the high fliers
who soar to high heights.
You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.
You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, you’ll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
Except when you don’t.
Because, sometimes, you won’t.
I’m sorry to say so
but, sadly, it’s true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.
You can get all hung up
in a prickle-ly perch.
And your gang will fly on.
You’ll be left in a Lurch.
You’ll come down from the Lurch
with an unpleasant bump.
And the chances are, then,
that you’ll be in a Slump.
And when you’re in a Slump,
you’re not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself
is not easily done.
You will come to a place where the streets are not marked.
Some windows are lighted. But mostly they’re darked.
A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin!
Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?
How much can you lose? How much can you win?
And IF you go in, should you turn left or right…
or right-and-three-quarters? Or, maybe, not quite?
Or go around back and sneak in from behind?
Simple it’s not, I’m afraid you will find,
for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind.
You can get so confused
that you’ll start in to race
down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace
and grind on for miles cross weirdish wild space,
headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.
The Waiting Place…
…for people just waiting.
Waiting for a train to go
or a bus to come, or a plane to go
or the mail to come, or the rain to go
or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow
or the waiting around for a Yes or No
or waiting for their hair to grow.
Everyone is just waiting.
Waiting for the fish to bite
or waiting for the wind to fly a kite
or waiting around for Friday night
or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake
or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.
Everyone is just waiting.
NO!
That’s not for you!
Somehow you’ll escape
all that waiting and staying
You’ll find the bright places
where Boom Bands are playing.
With banner flip-flapping,
once more you’ll ride high!
Ready for anything under the sky.
Ready because you’re that kind of a guy!
Oh, the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done!
There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.
And the magical things you can do with that ball
will make you the winning-est winner of all.
Fame! You’ll be as famous as famous can be,
with the whole wide world watching you win on TV.
Except when they don’t
Because, sometimes they won’t.
I’m afraid that some times
you’ll play lonely games too.
Games you can’t win
’cause you’ll play against you.
All Alone!
Whether you like it or not,
Alone will be something
you’ll be quite a lot.
And when you’re alone, there’s a very good chance
you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.
There are some, down the road between hither and yon,
that can scare you so much you won’t want to go on.
But on you will go
though the weather be foul.
On you will go
though your enemies prowl.
On you will go
though the Hakken-Kraks howl.
Onward up many
a frightening creek,
though your arms may get sore
and your sneakers may leak.
On and on you will hike,
And I know you’ll hike far
and face up to your problems
whatever they are.
You’ll get mixed up, of course,
as you already know.
You’ll get mixed up
with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step.
Step with care and great tact
and remember that Life’s
a Great Balancing Act.
Just never foget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)
KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!
So…
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea,
You’re off the Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So…get on your way!
(I thought about cutting it down, but I couldn’t…)
~M
Michelle @ Eatingjourney´s last blog ..My head is in ‘Berries on Ice’
Great video! What kind of software do you use for that?
Makes me want to go there….
Lori (Finding Radiance)´s last blog ..5-miler and kitty in the catnip.
I use iMovie. … You should!
Mary, that is an awesome video. How inspiring! But why did I think that water aerobics instructor chick was you at first glance? Maybe soon?
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HAHA! I don’t know? I’m actually certified to teach water aerobics, have been for almost a year. I’ve only taught a couple times tho… I’m not a huge fan of teaching.
What a great video!!! Good job! I would not even know where to begin!
You have had such an adventure there & learned so much about you, life & fitness… now like you said, on to the next adventure!!!!! I have no doubt plenty more adventures to come!!!!!
Have a safe trip home!
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Mary, Loved the video and it means so much more because I know who made it and why – great to have met you and spend a few days with you there….
Aww how wonderful! I can’t believe three months have gone this fast! Have fun at home. I’m sure you are just counting down the hours until you go visit your man!
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Great Video! I am clueless when it comes to videos, editing, mixinf etc let alone posting it on youtube! :)
Have a safe trip home – onwards to the next adventure!!
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Memphis! So close to me! I hope your move brings you happiness and lots of blogs for us your readers! :)
Good luck!
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Awesome video! Amazing how quickly the time has passed but it sounds like you had a blast and have a ton of things to take with you into the “real” world.
Safe trip home and I look forward to reading about the next adventures :)
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Amazing video – you are really gifted at that! I hope you have safe travels back to TN. And I know you will have an awesome holiday.
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Mary, we love this video and the others you’ve put together for us. Thanks so much for all your help. Have a great trip home and let us hear from you!
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Great video! Have a safe trip back home.
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Great video!
Good luck with everything! And I absolutely love the first comment! Nobody could have said it better than Dr. Seuss! :)
Unfortunately I can’t watch Youtube vids at work (something about affecting productivity, WTFever), but I’ll try to check it out when I get home.
Have a safe trip back to Memphis. Wave if you pass through Maryland!
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Mary,
Congratulations on finishing your program! You are now on your way to starting a new adventure. Have a safe trip home – can’t wait to hear what’s in store for you!
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I love it! You did a fantastic job of that video. It looks super professional.
HURRAY ADVENTURES!
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Excellent video! Looks like a really great place and I love that you included all shapes and sizes in the video. Sure hope they use that for promotions!
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Goodbye Green Mountain!
Looking forward to reading all about whatever new adventures life brings your way…
(awesome video, btw)
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Safe travels as you make your way home! As much as I know you’ll miss Green Mountain, I’m sure you’re excited to get home. What are your plans for the “real world?”
Can’t wait to keep up with you as your life adventures continue.
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Oh Mary! We’ll miss you. Lovely work on the video! xxoo
That video looks lovely! And the music is perfect.
Welcome home….
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Do you have a Wegmans up there? If so, check in the organic/health food section. They sell it at the other Wegmans stores I’ve been to. If not, it’s a big enough company that I’d think you could order it online.
I think you did great!!
@laughitoff
Loved the video…actually made me a little teary eyed! Have a safe trip home!
After watching that video I don’t know how anyone couldn’t want to lose weight there or just go there on holiday it looks like the best place ever. I think it is a great idea and the level of support and guidance is just what people need to reach their goals.
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I have truly enjoyed your accounts of your time at GMFR! And I love your video!
Remember, that even though you are returning to Memphis, you are not going “back” – you are entering a new phase of your life, having learned invaluable skills in the last three months! It is so exciting!
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I need to go there and lose weight for vacation!! LOL, great share